Stunning converted monastery with private pool
Rural Villa
Location: FosciandoraSleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6
Facilities
Balcony, BBQ, Garden, Outdoor pool, Sun bed read more
Description
Set in 15 hectares of private land including olive groves & chestnut woods. This enormous villa, spread over 3 floors, & originally constructed in the 1400’s has been newly refurbished with loving care to provide a high quality holiday with an extra special ambiance.
This converted monastery sleeps 14 + 12, with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 kitchen/living rooms. Perfect for a group of couples or small families celebrating a special occasion, this villa provides an amazing level of space and privacy for groups within groups, but plenty of space to eat together both inside and out.
There are high chestnut beamed ceilings, cotto floors, fireplaces, original stone staircases beautifully shaped ceilings, & Tuscan colours. Please note that for parties over 20 there is a surcharge of £50 per person per week.
Situated on the ‘sunny side’ of the Garfagnana valley within the commune of Fosciandora, which is an area which retaining its old world charm . Costola is very privately situated in the smallest of the ancient peaceful villages, in the commune, & the one that arguably has the best views of all! Despite the very quiet & dramatic location, the Villa is only a 2 min drive to a local bar/shop, post office & pharmacy & a 10 minute drive from the local town of Castelnuovo which has all facilities – shops, bars, restaurants, train station, famous Thursday morning market . Barga the mediaeval cobble stoned town is a mere 15/20 minute drive, Lucca 1 hour and Pisa 90 mins max. Florence can be reached in 1 hr 20 mins….. There are lots of towns to visit, but the real beauty of the area is in the wonderful hilltop villages, and amazing countryside. The drive into town from the Villa is full of absolutely beautiful views….
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2011 | 27 Apr 2012 | £1,630 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 28 Apr 2012 | 29 Jun 2012 | £2,170 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 30 Jun 2012 | 31 Aug 2012 | £2,800 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 01 Sep 2012 | 28 Sep 2012 | £2,170 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 29 Sep 2012 | 26 Apr 2013 | £1,630 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 27 Apr 2013 | 28 Jun 2013 | £2,170 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 29 Jun 2013 | 30 Aug 2013 | £2,800 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 31 Aug 2013 | 28 Sep 2013 | £2,170 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: Payment will also be taken in either sterling or euros via bank transfer to a uk bank, or via Paypal
Linen and towels (not for pool are included in rates)
Initial, weekly and final clean included too
All utilities with exception of heating included in price
Cot and high chair at no extra charge
Personal chef facilities can be organised at extra cost, or guests can choose to have breakfast, lunch, evening meals on site either on the odd occasion or through their stay - do ask for prices
Prices detailed are for a maximum of 20 persons. For each person over and above 20 guests, there is a surcharge of £50 per person per week
General information
| Property type | Villa |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Away from it all, Golf Holiday |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Families, Couples |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
7 bedroom(s), sleeps 26 max. There are 7 bedrooms, 4 doubles and 3 which can be double or twin. |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
6 bathroom(s) |
| Kitchen |
Outdoor grills and wood oven Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine, Outside cooking |
| Meals |
Advance booking required We can arrange for the owners to provide their 'personal chef' service to you on evenings you wish to eat at home - notice required. |
| Dining room | |
| Living room |
DVD, CD player, Fireplace, Sofa bed, TV, Wood burning stove |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Balcony, BBQ, Garden, Outdoor pool, Sun bed, Terrace, Outdoor furniture |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
We can offer personal chef service Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided, Central heating |
| Other notes |
The villa has been split to provide flexible accommodation for large groups & each suite boasts its own bedroom/s, living/kitchen/diner, good quality sofa bed, hob, combination microwave oven/grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, SAT TV. Some have DVDs & ovens. Each has a fireplace or wood burner. All facilities are brand new. Thus, perfect for couples wishing to holiday together but requiring privacy and also small families holidaying together since with so many living rooms & kitchens, it is possible to use the many sofa beds as ‘day beds’ & keep them open without restricting space For those with older children, give them the excitement of their ‘own’ apartment within the large villa. |
Local area information
| Location type |
Rural |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
recommended |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Reviews
Fantastic
Our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the whole week and we had nothing to complain about. One of the apartments did not have a fridge when we arrived but host Amadeo brought one the next day. I recommend to future guests to try the food offered by the hosts which is cooked in the wood-burning oven in front of your own eyes. Rosalba’s lasagna is delicious and the sparkling white wine is divine. The children loved the place because of the ample space (10 acres) available to explore and the pool was also big enough for them to splash and have fun.
Throughout the week we visited Lucca, Barga, Pinocchio Park in Collodi, Castelnuovo on market day, the Grotta di Vento and finally Pisa.
Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Great villa
This is a really fantastic villa. We got married in a nearby town and stayed here with family and friends for the week. It is split into very good appartments so people could have their own space if required. It has been beautiful renovated and equiped well. The balconies and terraces are superb with the main terrace having a wood b urning oven in it. The pool is the icing on the cake and has sun on it all day.
The owners are lovely and very friendly. They cooked us all a meal in the wood burnig oven of traditional Tuscan food. It was fantastic and a must if you are lucky enough to stay here. We cannot praise this property enough and hope one day to go back.
Recommended for: Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Exceeded our expectations
The villa is a great place to relax far from the 'maddening crowd' It provides a very unique combination of privacy (there are 5 apartments) and inviting, cozy common areas. We vacationed there with 2 other couples and we all loved the views, the pool and hanging out together. There is a large supermarket not far from the villa and a number of good restaurants nearby. The owners are very friendly - I wish we spoke more Italian.
The villa is a real gem - it is actually better than it looks on the pictures. A great place to detox and reconnect with friends, family and self!
Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Big '40'
We had an amazing week here. We rented the whole property for a birthday "do" and it worked perfectly. There were 6 families and we had an apartment each - this meant that we had privacy if we wanted to get away from everyone and we all breakfasted in our own apartments. At lunchtime we ate outside in the courtyard (this is even better than it looks on the pictures) and in the evening one of the apartments was big enough for all 18 of us to eat together. The owners cooked for us twice and the food was fantastic. You must also check out Claudios at the bottom of the hill - the food here was amazing and it kept on coming! Il Pozzo is also worth a visit and the shop beneath sells lovely local wine.
The house exceeded our expectations, everywhere looked like it has just been renovated and had no signs of looking tired at all. The children loved the pool, which is also spotless.
The owners don't speak any English - so take your phrase book!
Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Beautifal Tuscan villa
This is a beautifully restored, clean and well maintained villa. Because it can be divided into smaller units it would be suitable for several families holidaying together. The owners were very friendly and the cooking was superb. There are walks around the small village and beautiful views. Lucca is also accessible by train.
Recommended for: Families with Teenagers
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